Which Procedure Involves the Patient Swallowing an Endoscope That Contains

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which procedure involves the patient swallowing an endoscope that contains a tiny sound wave-emitting transducer at its tip? The tip is positioned in the esophagus so that it is directly behind the heart.

• A)PET
• B)SPECT
• C)TEE
• D)Doppler

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